The hunt for the Cursed One is on… legendary being called the Cursed One are popping up all over the world. According to Fae myth, whoever manages to find and possess this being will gain unbelievable power. Nearly unstoppable power. Power to do incredible good…or evil.
Naturally, Kasia wants it. And I can’t let that happen.
It’s up to me, Asher, and my friends from the Academy to find it first. But with those closest to me harboring dangerous secrets of their own—and my crazy heart telling me it wants Asher as more than a friend—this journey may be the hardest one I’ve ever taken.
It could also be the deadliest.
Shifters, vampires, magic, romance! Jump into the second book of the fast-paced YA urban fantasy Darkness Within series. A snarky heroine, a swoon-worthy hero, a paranormal world like you’ve never imagined…These are urban fantasies you won’t want to put down!
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I loved Called by Darkness, the first book in Sean Fletcher’s New York Academy of Magic series (separately reviewed). Well he’s back with a new addiction, The Cursed One (Book 2), and it’s totally fabulous. I love Skylar. She’s just the kind of snarky kick-a** heroine I adore. Asher is pretty wonderful too (and I’m looking forward to their romantic relationship growing) but as perfectly crafted as they are, it’s fast-paced, action filled thriller of a plot, the world building (that started in Book 1 with supernatural New York and its shifters, vampires, magic, and so much more), and the supporting cast both good (the gang from the New York Academy of Magic) and bad (Kasia is really wonderfully evil) that makes this such a superb urban fantasy series. I’m happy to recommend both this book and series (and urge newcomers to try book 1 first as it’s too great to miss).
This is book 2 in the New York Academy of Magic series. I love Skylar and the rest of the characters. They are well written and developed. The storyline has action and suspense and is well written. I recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Cursed one is the second book in this fabulous series and I really do recommend that these books are read in order. Skylar and her friends from the academy are searching for the cursed one before Kasia can use it for evil. She is also keeping a secret from everyone as well as trying to prove she is as good as her mother. This is a great book, and series, with enough twists, creatures and action to keep you turning the pages. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it.
The adventure continues and it does not disappoint! This is a fun fast read that you won’t be ready for it to end. Can’t wait for the next book to see what happens next!
Action and Adventure from start to finish. I feel like I’ve been on the roller coaster of narrow escapes and harrowing experiences. Skyler and her crew are definitely fun characters to read about. Just when I think I’ve figured out what is going to happen it goes a completely different way. When I think of the world of mages as supernatural beings it’s exactly what the author has brought to life in these books and I can’t wait to continue the journey.
Daughter of the legendary warrior, Aspen Rivest, The New York Academy of Magic series continues in Book 2, with the epic battles Skylar must fight against The Society and its evil leader and Skylar’s enemy, Kasia Armani. Supported by her close friends and enter a time of challenge away from the Academy, bringing nightmares, (for Skylar) and secrets that are gradually revealed by herself and her friends, Colson, Mia and Asher, in this eagerly-awaited sequel masterpiece by the Prince of Legend and Fantasy, Sean Fletcher.
But who or what is the eponymous Cursed One, I hear you shriek, as I diverse from the important stuff? To Skylar they appear in nightmares and night terrors, in which she envisions a distant, haunted-looking mansion and believes she sees a figure at a window. And why is this thing/person so eagerly sought by the powers of The Society and Kasia in particular? Why does she hate Skylar so much? Who unexpectedly helps the friends and who has more sinister plans in mind?
A wonderful adventure which crosses continents and kingdoms, both human and (more often) enchanted and inhabited by a huge number of supernatural and fantasy subjects and creatures, The Cursed One will keep you spellbound from start to finish and is a must for your fantasy bookshelf.
Why not get both books today – it’ll more than double your reading pleasure – guaranteed!
Another gem from Sean Fletcher
Clear your calendar, find a comfy spot, get your favorite drink and make sure you have enough time ahead of you, because once started you won’t put it down! If you’ve read the first book in the series, you know what to expect: action-packed, full of amazing plot twists, excellently described scenes, extraordinary characters. And let’s not forget the budding romance between Skylar and Asher, and Skylar’s ongoing internal battle against the Dark Prince.
Don’t miss Skylar’s newest adventure! And if by any chance you haven’t read the first book in the series, do yourself a favor and grab them both. You won’t be disappointed!!!
The Cursed One is Book 2 in the New York Academy of Magic by Sean Fletcher and is truly an exceptional addition to an awesome series. It is superbly well written, has amazing characters (Skylar, Asher, Colton, Mia), plenty of action, lots of twists, suspense, a dragon, a goblin, a vampire, the Cursed One — what more can one ask for. If you like academy reads with lots of magic and everything above, then this is a book and series for you and one I highly recommend. Received an ARC and this is my voluntary and honest review.
Skylar and Asher are doing practical work for the academy in Greece when she goes into a cave to finish deal with the boar. When all of sudden she sees a house and a person waving at her. Then the a earthquake hits and the ground starts to give away. When Skylar looks, the house is gone. Asher manages to save her.
When they get back to the academy to meet up with Mia and Colson, they are going over everything. When Mia gets there, she tells the others that she saw a house and the same thing happens. Then they find out others are seeing the same thing. They find out that is a dangerous being that the Fae locked away and the wards are breaking down. They decide that they will go find the Cursed One, before Kasia gets her and the ultimate power.
The road to find the cursed one is a very dangerous one for the gang. Skylar is dealing with the Dark Prince, it is getting hard to deal with. She is keeping the secret from Asher and others because of her fear. She learning more about her mother and Kasia’s past.
This book is action packed from the first page to the last. You will be on a rollercoaster with all the twist and turn.
Turns out Skylar is not the only one with secrets with curses. Her friends are hiding stuff just like she is. How will the deal with the Cursed One.
This book was really good, you will enjoy getting wrapped up in this one. There is something in her for everyone. I truly enjoyed reading this. I looking towards book 3 to what is going to happen next with these characters.
I received an ARC copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Wow this is a fantastic read that pulls you in from start to finish. I love how the Author has brought the read to fruition. The Scenes are written so well that I coukd picture the scenes playing out as I read. Theres lots of twists and turns. I definitely recommend this fantastic series.
Shauna Joesten
Sean Fletcher did not disappoint in this book. You will want to keep reading it. Teens and young adults will love this series. WE have suspense, secrets, adventure and more. Skylar has seen something and so has others. They say its the Cursed One. Kasia wants it, can we stop her? I still have the curse that I have not told my friends about. Can she keep him at bay? Can she find the Cursed One before Kasia? Why is the other Academy doing this to us? Can I fight her and win? Can I save the others? What will my friends think if they find out about the curse that Kasia gave me? I received a free copy for review.
This book definitely has to be read…I’m a true fan of this series and I just absolutely adore the characters that have been created. Skylar is bound to make you laugh and Asher, Mia and Colson are the perfect friends. I know I said this in my last review but they all really compliment each other.
First off, I loved how this story started with Skylar and Asher in Greece fighting massive magical boars for the Academy’s practical hours. I couldn’t help but laugh it was just a perfect opening scene…but it soon morphs into something more. ‘Of course it does’ you’re saying, it is Skylar afterall that we are talking about. Anywho, the two split up to track down two of the boars that ran in different directions and well Skylar finds herself in an odd predicament. She’s following the trail and then she finds this magical cave that is one minute empty and the next poof there’s this mansion of a house that’s just randomly appeared, with someone standing inside that waved at her. Next minute boar crashes into her and yep the house is no longer there!! Here one minute gone the next…anyone getting a harry potter flash back?
But then to make matters more interesting say hello to the mother of all earthquakes. Lucky for Skylar, Asher came to check in on her boar situation and helps her out from a massive sink hole she got sucked into. See? it gets right on into it.
Now I had to mention this disappearing mansion for a reason…why you ask? well because the book is kinda centred on this house. You see once Sky and Asher get back from their trip, many of the other students are whispering about this disappearing house….and it just so happens that this house is very important. You see the Fae imprisoned this being many years ago because of its potential of great evil…but at the same time it’s not naturally evil…think of it more like this…it all depends on the hands that wield it…and remember Kasia and her Society? Yep they are totally after it. We all know that the Fallen Star and their leader Kasia are totally power hungry…and we all know how much Kasia loves her revenge.
After learning about this house and being, known as ‘the cursed one’, Lucien sends his son along with Skylar, Colson and Mia to this other Academy in Denmark, to track it down…but well since it is them we are talking about…they land themselves in a bit of a pickle.
Basically our little team go on a house hunt wading through many an obstacle and when they do find it, it is not what they expected. But being the champs that they are they go with the flow….and get ready for it, they want to protect it. Which will not be an easy feat. Kasia is tracking them down and what follows is a whole heap of crazy. So be prepared.
Also, I hope you haven’t forgotten about that dark prince inside Skylar…coz he starting to get a wee bit impatient inside our girl trying to convince her to use the darkness inside her…remember though sometimes it takes darkness to fight darkness. And Kasia has a lot of that bottled up inside her.
I seriously loved so much about this book…and I’m probably going to end up sounding like a broken record…but you guys know how much I love character growth and depth and these characters are 100% nailing that. I also particularly loved watching as their friendships grew and the respect and love they had with one another. They truly learnt to work as a team. Skylar grew the most I think in this one, learning to communicate and rely more on her team-mates and they all learnt a lot through each other. I actually really respect the people they have become and cannot wait to see what more Sean has in store for us. Whatever it is, its gonna be EPIC!
So go grab your snacks and whatever else you need, when you go on a reading marathon, because you’re going to need it with this book. Be ready to be taken on the bestest of journeys. Oh and btw its gonna stink comin’ back to reality. So enjoy. 😉
Happy Readings
ONE WILD ROLLERCOASTER RIDE!!!
Explosive! Sean hits the motherload with this nailbiting, spine tingling, chart topping, mind-blowing, block busting bombshell. Satisfying is an understatement, this baby comes packing a punch, thrusting this bad boy into the eye of the storm, blasting it into a tailspin with an astonishing culmination. A multitude of spinning emotions bursting into play front and center. Combating the drama, tension, intrigue, danger and soaring suspense, keeps you riveted on a razors edge. Add distress and turmoil, along with perplexing situations and a boatload of trouble, propels this little fella to life spectacularly. Unnerving mishaps, manipulation, secrets and dastardly deeds thrusts this baby forward with shocking results, blowing this baby wide open. Stumbling through the trials and tribulations, along with a slew of thrilling twists and crisp turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The characters are realistic and genuine with traits and qualities that balance and blend into outstanding personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there standing in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Sean, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.
I was lucky enough to have gotten a ARC copy of this book from the author. Another wild ride. Each book in this series just keeps getting better and better. Sean Fletcher